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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 521.38 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 521.38 and 244.59 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 521.38 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/521.38 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 521.38 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 127,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,524.33/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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