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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 520.77 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 520.77 and 193.38 is: 289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 520.77 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/520.77 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 520.77 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 100,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,706.50/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.84

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