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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 520.56 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 520.56 and 266.22 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 520.56 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/520.56 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 520.56 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 138,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,583.48/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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