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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 520.99 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 520.99 and 87.32 is: 130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 520.99 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/520.99 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 520.99 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 45,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492.85/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.98

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