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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.98, 520.96 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.98, 520.96 and 301.57 is: 451.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.98 : 520.96 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.98/520.96 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.98x = 520.96 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.98x = 157,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,101.79/347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.47

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