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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 520.60 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 520.60 and 244.40 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 520.60 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/520.60 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 520.60 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 127,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,232.66/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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