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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.15, 520.73 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.15, 520.73 and 278.34 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.15 : 520.73 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.15/520.73 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.15x = 520.73 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.15x = 144,937.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,937.69/347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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