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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 521.56 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 521.56 and 279.38 is: 418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 521.56 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/521.56 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 521.56 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 145,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,713.43/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.86

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