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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.35, 520.18 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.35, 520.18 and 310.90 is: 465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.35 : 520.18 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.35/520.18 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.35x = 520.18 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.35x = 161,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,723.96/347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.59

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