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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.91, 479.02 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.91, 479.02 and 295.34 is: 406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.91 : 479.02 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.91/479.02 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.91x = 479.02 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.91x = 141,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,475.93/347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.65

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