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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 520.02 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 520.02 and 289.17 is: 432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 520.02 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/520.02 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 520.02 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 150,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,374.18/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.74

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