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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.58, 521.73 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.58, 521.73 and 255.98 is: 384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.58 : 521.73 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.58/521.73 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.58x = 521.73 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.58x = 133,549.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,549.84/347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.23

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