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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 480.58 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 480.58 and 281.24 is: 388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 480.58 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/480.58 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 480.58 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 135,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,158.60/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.65

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