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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 479.46 and 289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 479.46 and 289.06 is: 398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 479.46 = 289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/479.46 = 289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 479.46 × 289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 138,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,592.71/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.97

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