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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.59, 521.54 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.59, 521.54 and 244.62 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.59 : 521.54 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.59/521.54 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.59x = 521.54 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.59x = 127,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,578.81/347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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