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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 478.82 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 478.82 and 253.84 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 478.82 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/478.82 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 478.82 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 121,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,543.67/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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