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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 521.62 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 521.62 and 201.71 is: 302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 521.62 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/521.62 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 521.62 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 105,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,216.77/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.58

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