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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 519.96 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 519.96 and 286.66 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 519.96 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/519.96 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 519.96 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 149,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,047.70/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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