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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 521.29 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 521.29 and 244.39 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 521.29 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/521.29 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 521.29 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 127,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,398.06/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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