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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.80, 554.64 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.80, 554.64 and 347.44 is: 478.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.80 : 554.64 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.80/554.64 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.80x = 554.64 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.80x = 192,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,704.12/402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.41

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