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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 520.25 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 520.25 and 265.64 is: 397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 520.25 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/520.25 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 520.25 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 138,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,195.28/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.26

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