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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.52, 517.92 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.52, 517.92 and 264.64 is: 396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.52 : 517.92 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.52/517.92 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.52x = 517.92 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.52x = 137,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,062.35/345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.68

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