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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 479.28 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 479.28 and 277.14 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 479.28 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/479.28 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 479.28 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 132,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,827.66/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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