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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 521.03 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 521.03 and 342.26 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 521.03 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/521.03 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 521.03 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 178,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,327.93/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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