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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.66, 521.54 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.66, 521.54 and 313.23 is: 469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.66 : 521.54 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.66/521.54 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.66x = 521.54 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.66x = 163,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,360.41/347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.89

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