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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 524.55 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 524.55 and 347.52 is: 524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 524.55 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/524.55 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 524.55 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 182,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,291.62/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.55

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