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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.49, 518.42 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.49, 518.42 and 268.60 is: 403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.49 : 518.42 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.49/518.42 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.49x = 518.42 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.49x = 139,247.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,247.61/345.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.04

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