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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 520.53 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 520.53 and 260.55 is: 390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 520.53 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/520.53 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 520.53 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 135,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,623.11/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.03

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