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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 520.29 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 520.29 and 278.52 is: 417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 520.29 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/520.29 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 520.29 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 144,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,911.17/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.23

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