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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 479.44 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 479.44 and 264.56 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 479.44 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/479.44 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 479.44 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 126,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,840.65/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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