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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 520.60 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 520.60 and 193.32 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 520.60 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/520.60 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 520.60 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 100,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,642.39/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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