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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.13, 479.52 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.13, 479.52 and 277.29 is: 383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.13 : 479.52 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.13/479.52 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.13x = 479.52 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.13x = 132,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,966.10/347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.04

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