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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 521.26 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 521.26 and 116.39 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 521.26 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/521.26 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 521.26 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 60,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,670.46/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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