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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 521.84 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 521.84 and 239.64 is: 359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 521.84 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/521.84 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 521.84 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 125,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,053.74/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.64

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