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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 521.01 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 521.01 and 255.62 is: 382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 521.01 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/521.01 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 521.01 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 133,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,180.58/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.75

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