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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 479.42 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 479.42 and 268.92 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 479.42 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/479.42 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 479.42 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 128,925.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,925.63/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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