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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 520.14 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 520.14 and 286.44 is: 428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 520.14 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/520.14 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 520.14 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 148,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,988.90/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.87

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