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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 521.22 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 521.22 and 289.52 is: 433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 521.22 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/521.22 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 521.22 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 150,903.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,903.61/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.83

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