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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.39, 479.48 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.39, 479.48 and 292.04 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.39 : 479.48 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.39/479.48 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.39x = 479.48 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.39x = 140,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,023.48/347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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