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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.25, 520.39 and 269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.25, 520.39 and 269.86 is: 404.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.25 : 520.39 = 269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.25/520.39 = 269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.25x = 520.39 × 269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.25x = 140,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,432.45/347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.41

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