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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 520.79 and 309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 520.79 and 309.93 is: 464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 520.79 = 309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/520.79 = 309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 520.79 × 309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 161,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,406.90/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.35

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