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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.17, 517.70 and 344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.17, 517.70 and 344.09 is: 513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.17 : 517.70 = 344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.17/517.70 = 344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.17x = 517.70 × 344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.17x = 178,134.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,134.97/347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.11

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