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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 518.09 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 518.09 and 306.08 is: 456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 518.09 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/518.09 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 518.09 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 158,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,576.99/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.88

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