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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 521.88 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 521.88 and 345.54 is: 518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 521.88 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/521.88 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 521.88 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 180,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,330.42/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.34

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