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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 521.24 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 521.24 and 296.08 is: 443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 521.24 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/521.24 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 521.24 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 154,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,328.74/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.93

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