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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.29, 478.04 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.29, 478.04 and 314.49 is: 432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.29 : 478.04 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.29/478.04 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.29x = 478.04 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.29x = 150,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,338.80/347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.89

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