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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.02, 520.88 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.02, 520.88 and 249.64 is: 374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.02 : 520.88 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.02/520.88 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.02x = 520.88 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.02x = 130,029.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,029.88/347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.70

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