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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.54, 520.59 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.54, 520.59 and 278.69 is: 417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.54 : 520.59 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.54/520.59 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.54x = 520.59 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.54x = 145,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,083.23/347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.46

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