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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.56, 520.98 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.56, 520.98 and 330.48 is: 495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.56 : 520.98 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.56/520.98 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.56x = 520.98 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.56x = 172,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,173.47/347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.38

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