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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 478.84 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 478.84 and 281.79 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 478.84 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/478.84 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 478.84 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 134,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,932.32/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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