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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 521.33 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 521.33 and 262 is: 392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 521.33 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/521.33 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 521.33 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 136,588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,588.46/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.86

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