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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.35, 520.99 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.35, 520.99 and 104.03 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.35 : 520.99 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.35/520.99 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.35x = 520.99 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.35x = 54,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,198.59/347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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