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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 520.58 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 520.58 and 90.59 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 520.58 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/520.58 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 520.58 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 47,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,156.97/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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