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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 520.98 and 275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 520.98 and 275.23 is: 412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 520.98 = 275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/520.98 = 275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 520.98 × 275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 143,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,389.33/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.20

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