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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 521.94 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 521.94 and 343.20 is: 514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 521.94 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/521.94 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 521.94 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 179,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,129.81/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.83

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