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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.02, 520.72 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.02, 520.72 and 270.14 is: 405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.02 : 520.72 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.02/520.72 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.02x = 520.72 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.02x = 140,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,664.02/347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.35

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