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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.19, 479.35 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.19, 479.35 and 268.37 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.19 : 479.35 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.19/479.35 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.19x = 479.35 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.19x = 128,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,643.16/347.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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