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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 520.32 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 520.32 and 332.28 is: 497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 520.32 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/520.32 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 520.32 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 172,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,891.93/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.67

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