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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.66, 479.61 and 269.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.66, 479.61 and 269.00 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.66 : 479.61 = 269.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.66/479.61 = 269.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.66x = 479.61 × 269.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.66x = 129,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,012.69/347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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