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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.57, 479.21 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.57, 479.21 and 300.32 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.57 : 479.21 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.57/479.21 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.57x = 479.21 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.57x = 143,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,912.45/347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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