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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 521.34 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 521.34 and 304.06 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 521.34 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/521.34 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 521.34 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 158,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,518.64/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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