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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 521.95 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 521.95 and 341.49 is: 512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 521.95 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/521.95 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 521.95 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 178,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,240.71/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.72

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