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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.87, 479.04 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.87, 479.04 and 311.02 is: 428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.87 : 479.04 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.87/479.04 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.87x = 479.04 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.87x = 148,988.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,988.63/347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.29

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