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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 520.53 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 520.53 and 210.34 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 520.53 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/520.53 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 520.53 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 109,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,488.28/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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