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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 520.49 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347, 520.49 and 115.90 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 520.49 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/520.49 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 520.49 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 60,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,324.79/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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