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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 522.60 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 522.60 and 252.28 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 522.60 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/522.60 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 522.60 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 131,841.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,841.53/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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