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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 520.97 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 520.97 and 250.47 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 520.97 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/520.97 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 520.97 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 130,486.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,486.10/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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