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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.97, 521.87 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.97, 521.87 and 104.49 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.97 : 521.87 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.97/521.87 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.97x = 521.87 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.97x = 54,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,529.67/347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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