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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.29, 520.80 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.29, 520.80 and 103.73 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.29 : 520.80 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.29/520.80 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.29x = 520.80 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.29x = 54,021.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,021.28/347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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