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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.11, 520.85 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.11, 520.85 and 251.71 is: 377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.11 : 520.85 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.11/520.85 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.11x = 520.85 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.11x = 131,101.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,101.89/347.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.70

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