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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 480.09 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 480.09 and 301.59 is: 416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 480.09 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/480.09 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 480.09 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 144,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,790.34/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.39

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