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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 478.94 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 478.94 and 295.29 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 478.94 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/478.94 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 478.94 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 141,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,424.72/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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