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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.25, 520.40 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.25, 520.40 and 292.74 is: 438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.25 : 520.40 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.25/520.40 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.25x = 520.40 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.25x = 152,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,341.90/347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.71

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