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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 480.09 and 289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 480.09 and 289.77 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 480.09 = 289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/480.09 = 289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 480.09 × 289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 139,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,115.68/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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