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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.06, 517.68 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.06, 517.68 and 266.94 is: 400.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.06 : 517.68 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.06/517.68 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.06x = 517.68 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.06x = 138,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,189.50/345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.48

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