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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 521.37 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 521.37 and 275.46 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 521.37 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/521.37 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 521.37 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 143,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,616.58/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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