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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.66, 520.12 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.66, 520.12 and 279.32 is: 417.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.66 : 520.12 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.66/520.12 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.66x = 520.12 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.66x = 145,277.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,277.67/347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.87

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