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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.11, 479.24 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.11, 479.24 and 268.29 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.11 : 479.24 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.11/479.24 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.11x = 479.24 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.11x = 128,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,573.96/347.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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