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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 519.62 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 519.62 and 256.37 is: 383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 519.62 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/519.62 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 519.62 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 133,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,211.10/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.35

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