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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 521.47 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 521.47 and 245.06 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 521.47 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/521.47 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 521.47 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 127,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,791.44/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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