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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 520.58 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 520.58 and 103.60 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 520.58 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/520.58 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 520.58 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 53,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,929.49/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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