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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.03, 520.59 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.03, 520.59 and 127.62 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.03 : 520.59 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.03/520.59 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.03x = 520.59 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.03x = 66,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,437.70/347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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