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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 520.13 and 309.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 520.13 and 309.49 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 520.13 = 309.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/520.13 = 309.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 520.13 × 309.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 160,975.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,975.56/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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