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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 518.87 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 518.87 and 270.10 is: 403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 518.87 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/518.87 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 518.87 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 140,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,144.14/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.80

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