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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 520.88 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 520.88 and 338.72 is: 507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 520.88 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/520.88 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 520.88 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 176,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,432.47/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.46

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