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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 479.82 and 292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 479.82 and 292.29 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 479.82 = 292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/479.82 = 292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 479.82 × 292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 140,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,246.59/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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