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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 521.05 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 521.05 and 309.08 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 521.05 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/521.05 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 521.05 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 161,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,047.82/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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