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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.97, 518.75 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.97, 518.75 and 330.66 is: 492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.97 : 518.75 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.97/518.75 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.97x = 518.75 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.97x = 171,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,529.88/347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.94

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