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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 520.44 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 520.44 and 193.28 is: 289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 520.44 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/520.44 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 520.44 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 100,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,590.64/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.65

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