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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 521.09 and 319.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 521.09 and 319.43 is: 479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 521.09 = 319.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/521.09 = 319.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 521.09 × 319.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 166,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,451.78/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.36

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