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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.70, 521.10 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.70, 521.10 and 251.40 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.70 : 521.10 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.70/521.10 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.70x = 521.10 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.70x = 131,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,004.54/347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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