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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 478.94 and 289.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 478.94 and 289.01 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 478.94 = 289.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/478.94 = 289.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 478.94 × 289.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 138,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,414.61/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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