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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.06, 523.84 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.06, 523.84 and 347.56 is: 521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.06 : 523.84 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.06/523.84 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.06x = 523.84 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.06x = 182,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,065.83/349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.59

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