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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 521 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 521 and 344.40 is: 516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 521 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/521 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 521 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 179,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,432.40/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.68

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