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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.77, 521.61 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.77, 521.61 and 104.32 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.77 : 521.61 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.77/521.61 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.77x = 521.61 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.77x = 54,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414.36/347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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