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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 478.66 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 478.66 and 304 is: 418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 478.66 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/478.66 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 478.66 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 145,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,512.64/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.45

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