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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.01, 520.53 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.01, 520.53 and 103.55 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.01 : 520.53 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.01/520.53 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.01x = 520.53 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.01x = 53,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,898.28/347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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