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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.14, 520.71 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.14, 520.71 and 322.84 is: 484.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.14 : 520.71 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.14/520.71 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.14x = 520.71 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.14x = 168,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,106.02/347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.26

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