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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.42, 519.59 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.42, 519.59 and 264.22 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.42 : 519.59 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.42/519.59 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.42x = 519.59 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.42x = 137,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,285.43/347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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