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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 521.34 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 521.34 and 104.02 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 521.34 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/521.34 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 521.34 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 54,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229.79/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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