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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.55, 479.72 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.55, 479.72 and 207.77 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.55 : 479.72 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.55/479.72 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.55x = 479.72 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.55x = 99,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,669.55/347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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