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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 521.77 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 521.77 and 91.35 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 521.77 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/521.77 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 521.77 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 47,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,660.62/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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