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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.54, 521.73 and 217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.54, 521.73 and 217.53 is: 326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.54 : 521.73 = 217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.54/521.73 = 217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.54x = 521.73 × 217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.54x = 113,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,491.93/347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.56

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