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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 518.75 and 337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 518.75 and 337.79 is: 504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 518.75 = 337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/518.75 = 337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 518.75 × 337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 175,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,227.47/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.22

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