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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 479.16 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 479.16 and 264.57 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 479.16 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/479.16 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 479.16 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 126,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,771.36/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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