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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.30, 520.40 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.30, 520.40 and 278.46 is: 417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.30 : 520.40 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.30/520.40 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.30x = 520.40 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.30x = 144,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,910.58/347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.25

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