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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 520.70 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 520.70 and 289.98 is: 434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 520.70 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/520.70 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 520.70 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 150,991.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,991.14/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.69

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