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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 520.59 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 520.59 and 103.59 is: 155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 520.59 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/520.59 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 520.59 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 53,928.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,928.31/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.39

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