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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.78, 479.45 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.78, 479.45 and 262.55 is: 361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.78 : 479.45 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.78/479.45 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.78x = 479.45 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.78x = 125,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,875.89/347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.95

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