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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 521.96 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 521.96 and 343.19 is: 514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 521.96 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/521.96 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 521.96 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 179,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,127.13/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.80

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