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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.61, 520.61 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.61, 520.61 and 265.80 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.61 : 520.61 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.61/520.61 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.61x = 520.61 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.61x = 138,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,376.81/347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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