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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 520.92 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 520.92 and 283.01 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 520.92 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/520.92 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 520.92 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 147,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,422.96/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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