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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.61, 521.35 and 279.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.61, 521.35 and 279.53 is: 419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.61 : 521.35 = 279.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.61/521.35 = 279.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.61x = 521.35 × 279.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.61x = 145,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,736.12/347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.25

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