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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.17, 520.62 and 338.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.17, 520.62 and 338.53 is: 507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.17 : 520.62 = 338.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.17/520.62 = 338.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.17x = 520.62 × 338.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.17x = 176,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,245.49/347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.66

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