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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 520.49 and 274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 520.49 and 274.40 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 520.49 = 274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/520.49 = 274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 520.49 × 274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 142,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,825.42/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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