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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 519.76 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 519.76 and 255.79 is: 382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 519.76 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/519.76 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 519.76 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 132,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,949.41/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.79

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