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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 475.56 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 475.56 and 347.04 is: 472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 475.56 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/475.56 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 475.56 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 165,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,038.34/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.62

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