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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 479.34 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 479.34 and 264.60 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 479.34 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/479.34 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 479.34 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 126,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,833.36/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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