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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 520.55 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 520.55 and 270.03 is: 404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 520.55 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/520.55 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 520.55 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 140,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,564.12/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.51

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