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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 520.77 and 208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 520.77 and 208.53 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 520.77 = 208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/520.77 = 208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 520.77 × 208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 108,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,596.17/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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