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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.39, 521.43 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.39, 521.43 and 289.98 is: 435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.39 : 521.43 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.39/521.43 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.39x = 521.43 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.39x = 151,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,203.18/347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.26

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