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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 554.73 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 554.73 and 347.40 is: 478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 554.73 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/554.73 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 554.73 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 192,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,713.20/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.28

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