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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.95, 520.64 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.95, 520.64 and 245.48 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.95 : 520.64 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.95/520.64 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.95x = 520.64 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.95x = 127,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,805.48/347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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