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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.11, 520.66 and 307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.11, 520.66 and 307.01 is: 460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.11 : 520.66 = 307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.11/520.66 = 307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.11x = 520.66 × 307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.11x = 159,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,847.83/347.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.51

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