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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 522.18 and 345.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 522.18 and 345.26 is: 518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 522.18 = 345.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/522.18 = 345.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 522.18 × 345.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 180,287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,287.87/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.13

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