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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 478.44 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 478.44 and 343.92 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 478.44 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/478.44 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 478.44 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 164,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,545.08/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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