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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.06, 533.74 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.06, 533.74 and 347.88 is: 479.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.06 : 533.74 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.06/533.74 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.06x = 533.74 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.06x = 185,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,675.73/387.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.71

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