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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.17, 478.53 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.17, 478.53 and 272.35 is: 375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.17 : 478.53 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.17/478.53 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.17x = 478.53 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.17x = 130,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,327.65/347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.40

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