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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 478.98 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 478.98 and 263.52 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 478.98 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/478.98 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 478.98 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 126,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,220.81/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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