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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.20, 521.10 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.20, 521.10 and 278.80 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.20 : 521.10 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.20/521.10 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.20x = 521.10 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.20x = 145,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,282.68/347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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