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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.37, 554.15 and 347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.37, 554.15 and 347.08 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.37 : 554.15 = 347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.37/554.15 = 347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.37x = 554.15 × 347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.37x = 192,332.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,332.65/402.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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