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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.79, 479.91 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.79, 479.91 and 200.40 is: 276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.79 : 479.91 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.79/479.91 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.79x = 479.91 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.79x = 96,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,174.72/347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.53

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