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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 520.62 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 520.62 and 334.14 is: 500.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 520.62 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/520.62 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 520.62 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 173,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,959.97/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.66

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