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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.42, 479.25 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.42, 479.25 and 264.39 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.42 : 479.25 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.42/479.25 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.42x = 479.25 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.42x = 126,708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,708.91/347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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