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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 520.79 and 312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 520.79 and 312.73 is: 469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 520.79 = 312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/520.79 = 312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 520.79 × 312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 162,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,866.66/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.14

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