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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.69, 517.93 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.69, 517.93 and 247.68 is: 371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.69 : 517.93 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.69/517.93 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.69x = 517.93 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.69x = 128,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,280.28/345.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.08

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