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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.15, 478.52 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.15, 478.52 and 277.10 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.15 : 478.52 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.15/478.52 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.15x = 478.52 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.15x = 132,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,595.99/347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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