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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 521.70 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 521.70 and 256.44 is: 384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 521.70 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/521.70 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 521.70 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 133,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,784.75/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.84

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