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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.06, 517 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.06, 517 and 247.06 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.06 : 517 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.06/517 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.06x = 517 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.06x = 127,727.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,727.44/345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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