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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 479.93 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 479.93 and 339.39 is: 467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 479.93 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/479.93 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 479.93 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 162,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,881.75/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.29

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