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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 480.41 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 480.41 and 278.38 is: 384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 480.41 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/480.41 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 480.41 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 133,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,736.54/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.37

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