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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 478.80 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 478.80 and 285 is: 392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 478.80 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/478.80 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 478.80 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 136,458
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,458/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.87

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