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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 520.95 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 520.95 and 245.58 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 520.95 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/520.95 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 520.95 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 127,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,934.90/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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