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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.54, 479.80 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.54, 479.80 and 268.70 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.54 : 479.80 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.54/479.80 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.54x = 479.80 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.54x = 128,922.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,922.26/347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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