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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 518.64 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 518.64 and 335.01 is: 500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 518.64 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/518.64 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 518.64 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 173,749.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,749.59/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.55

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