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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.55, 482.83 and 344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.55, 482.83 and 344.37 is: 478.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.55 : 482.83 = 344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.55/482.83 = 344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.55x = 482.83 × 344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.55x = 166,272.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,272.17/347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.41

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