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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.71, 520.47 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.71, 520.47 and 243.57 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.71 : 520.47 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.71/520.47 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.71x = 520.47 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.71x = 126,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,770.88/346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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