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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 479.53 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 479.53 and 207.63 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 479.53 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/479.53 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 479.53 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 99,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,562.42/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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