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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.43, 521.24 and 289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.43, 521.24 and 289.34 is: 434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.43 : 521.24 = 289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.43/521.24 = 289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.43x = 521.24 × 289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.43x = 150,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,811.53/347.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.08

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