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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 520.16 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 520.16 and 274.05 is: 410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 520.16 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/520.16 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 520.16 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 142,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,548.48/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.70

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