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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.66, 521.22 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.66, 521.22 and 282.74 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.66 : 521.22 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.66/521.22 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.66x = 521.22 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.66x = 147,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,369.74/347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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