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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.29, 520.80 and 239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.29, 520.80 and 239.11 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.29 : 520.80 = 239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.29/520.80 = 239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.29x = 520.80 × 239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.29x = 124,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,528.49/347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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