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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.53, 521.30 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.53, 521.30 and 286.53 is: 429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.53 : 521.30 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.53/521.30 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.53x = 521.30 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.53x = 149,368.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,368.09/347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.80

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