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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 519.40 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 519.40 and 264.87 is: 395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 519.40 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/519.40 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 519.40 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 137,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,573.48/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.79

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