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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 516.66 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 516.66 and 343.74 is: 511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 516.66 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/516.66 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 516.66 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 177,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,596.71/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.22

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