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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.57, 479.34 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.57, 479.34 and 268.77 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.57 : 479.34 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.57/479.34 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.57x = 479.34 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.57x = 128,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,832.21/347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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