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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 520.94 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 520.94 and 100.50 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 520.94 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/520.94 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 520.94 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 52,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353.97/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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