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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 521.11 and 116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 521.11 and 116.29 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 521.11 = 116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/521.11 = 116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 521.11 × 116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 60,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,599.88/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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