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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.25, 478.66 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.25, 478.66 and 277.19 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.25 : 478.66 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.25/478.66 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.25x = 478.66 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.25x = 132,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,678.99/347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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