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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 521.55 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 521.55 and 339.30 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 521.55 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/521.55 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 521.55 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 176,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,961.92/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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