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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 521.76 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 521.76 and 343.44 is: 515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 521.76 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/521.76 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 521.76 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 179,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,193.25/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.28

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