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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 521.16 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 521.16 and 317.02 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 521.16 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/521.16 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 521.16 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 165,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,218.14/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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