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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.98, 479.89 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.98, 479.89 and 274.16 is: 378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.98 : 479.89 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.98/479.89 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.98x = 479.89 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.98x = 131,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,566.64/347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.09

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