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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 521.66 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 521.66 and 245.37 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 521.66 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/521.66 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 521.66 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 127,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,998.49/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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