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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 520.36 and 314.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 520.36 and 314.62 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 520.36 = 314.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/520.36 = 314.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 520.36 × 314.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 163,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,715.66/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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