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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 520.35 and 202.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 520.35 and 202.63 is: 303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 520.35 = 202.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/520.35 = 202.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 520.35 × 202.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 105,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,438.52/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.63

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