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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.83, 521.76 and 283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.83, 521.76 and 283.57 is: 425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.83 : 521.76 = 283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.83/521.76 = 283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.83x = 521.76 × 283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.83x = 147,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,955.24/347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.37

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