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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.81, 521.04 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.81, 521.04 and 266.26 is: 398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.81 : 521.04 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.81/521.04 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.81x = 521.04 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.81x = 138,730.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,730.31/347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.86

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