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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.47, 521.02 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.47, 521.02 and 116.27 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.47 : 521.02 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.47/521.02 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.47x = 521.02 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.47x = 60,579.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,579.00/347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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