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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 520.62 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 520.62 and 338.54 is: 507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 520.62 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/520.62 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 520.62 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 176,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,250.69/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.66

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