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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 520.77 and 310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 520.77 and 310.70 is: 465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 520.77 = 310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/520.77 = 310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 520.77 × 310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 161,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,804.54/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.64

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