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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 520.91 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 520.91 and 100.53 is: 150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 520.91 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/520.91 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 520.91 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 52,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,367.08/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.77

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