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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 479.39 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 479.39 and 264.41 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 479.39 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/479.39 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 479.39 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 126,753.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,753.77/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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