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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 479.77 and 207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 479.77 and 207.89 is: 286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 479.77 = 207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/479.77 = 207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 479.77 × 207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 99,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,741.36/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.84

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