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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 479.76 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 479.76 and 335.24 is: 462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 479.76 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/479.76 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 479.76 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 160,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,834.74/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.97

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