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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 554.50 and 347.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 554.50 and 347.35 is: 478.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 554.50 = 347.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/554.50 = 347.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 554.50 × 347.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 192,605.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,605.58/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.38

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