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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.81, 521.73 and 279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.81, 521.73 and 279.77 is: 419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.81 : 521.73 = 279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.81/521.73 = 279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.81x = 521.73 × 279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.81x = 145,961.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,961.79/347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.67

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