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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 518.88 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 518.88 and 295.89 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 518.88 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/518.88 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 518.88 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 153,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,531.40/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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