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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 519.60 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 519.60 and 261.60 is: 391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 519.60 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/519.60 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 519.60 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 135,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,927.36/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.68

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