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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 520.32 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 520.32 and 251.20 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 520.32 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/520.32 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 520.32 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 130,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,704.38/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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