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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 520.44 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 520.44 and 270.44 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 520.44 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/520.44 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 520.44 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 140,747.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,747.79/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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