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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.33, 520.82 and 103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.33, 520.82 and 103.79 is: 155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.33 : 520.82 = 103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.33/520.82 = 103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.33x = 520.82 × 103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.33x = 54,052.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,052.78/347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.63

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