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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.51, 521.25 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.51, 521.25 and 87.51 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.51 : 521.25 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.51/521.25 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.51x = 521.25 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.51x = 45,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,613.00/347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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