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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.07, 518.14 and 295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.07, 518.14 and 295.17 is: 440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.07 : 518.14 = 295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.07/518.14 = 295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.07x = 518.14 × 295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.07x = 152,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,939.38/347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.66

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