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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.00, 726.50 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.00, 726.50 and 347.31 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.00 : 726.50 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.00/726.50 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.00x = 726.50 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.00x = 252,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,321.58/484.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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