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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 520.91 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 520.91 and 103.89 is: 155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 520.91 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/520.91 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 520.91 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 54,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,117.34/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.78

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