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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 520.59 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 520.59 and 244.47 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 520.59 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/520.59 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 520.59 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 127,268.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,268.64/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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