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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.08, 520.86 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.08, 520.86 and 266.44 is: 399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.08 : 520.86 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.08/520.86 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.08x = 520.86 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.08x = 138,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,777.94/347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.84

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