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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 480.60 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 480.60 and 278.64 is: 385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 480.60 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/480.60 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 480.60 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 133,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,914.38/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.08

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