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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.69, 522.54 and 344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.69, 522.54 and 344.03 is: 517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.69 : 522.54 = 344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.69/522.54 = 344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.69x = 522.54 × 344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.69x = 179,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,769.44/347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.04

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