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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.87, 479.84 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.87, 479.84 and 264.80 is: 365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.87 : 479.84 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.87/479.84 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.87x = 479.84 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.87x = 127,061.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,061.63/347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.26

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