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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 514.86 and 347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 514.86 and 347.19 is: 478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 514.86 = 347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/514.86 = 347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 514.86 × 347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 178,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,751.01/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.44

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