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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.78, 520.97 and 278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.78, 520.97 and 278.93 is: 417.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.78 : 520.97 = 278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.78/520.97 = 278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.78x = 520.97 × 278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.78x = 145,314.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,314.07/347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.83

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