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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.05, 521.79 and 307.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.05, 521.79 and 307.09 is: 461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.05 : 521.79 = 307.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.05/521.79 = 307.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.05x = 521.79 × 307.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.05x = 160,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,236.49/347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.71

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