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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 479.77 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 479.77 and 207.77 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 479.77 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/479.77 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 479.77 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 99,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,680.06/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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