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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.78, 478.89 and 288.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.78, 478.89 and 288.59 is: 397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.78 : 478.89 = 288.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.78/478.89 = 288.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.78x = 478.89 × 288.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.78x = 138,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,200.47/347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.38

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