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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 478.77 and 288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 478.77 and 288.03 is: 397.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 478.77 = 288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/478.77 = 288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 478.77 × 288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 137,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,900.12/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.11

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