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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.97, 522.63 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.97, 522.63 and 338.38 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.97 : 522.63 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.97/522.63 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.97x = 522.63 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.97x = 176,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,847.54/347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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