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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.05, 521.61 and 321.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.05, 521.61 and 321.59 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.05 : 521.61 = 321.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.05/521.61 = 321.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.05x = 521.61 × 321.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.05x = 167,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,744.56/347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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