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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.39, 487.35 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.39, 487.35 and 347.28 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.39 : 487.35 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.39/487.35 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.39x = 487.35 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.39x = 169,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,246.91/351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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