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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 520.42 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 520.42 and 270.09 is: 405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 520.42 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/520.42 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 520.42 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 140,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,560.24/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.03

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