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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.59, 521.40 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.59, 521.40 and 104.11 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.59 : 521.40 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.59/521.40 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.59x = 521.40 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.59x = 54,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,282.95/347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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