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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 521.10 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 521.10 and 306.90 is: 460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 521.10 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/521.10 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 521.10 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 159,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,925.59/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.35

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