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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 479.46 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 479.46 and 268.44 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 479.46 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/479.46 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 479.46 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 128,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,707.03/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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