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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.51, 521.29 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.51, 521.29 and 104.02 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.51 : 521.29 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.51/521.29 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.51x = 521.29 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.51x = 54,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,222.05/347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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