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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 520.86 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 520.86 and 239 is: 358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 520.86 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/520.86 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 520.86 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 124,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,485.54/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.01

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