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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 520.79 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 520.79 and 193.11 is: 289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 520.79 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/520.79 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 520.79 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 100,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,568.79/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.78

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