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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.64, 519.72 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.64, 519.72 and 263.92 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.64 : 519.72 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.64/519.72 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.64x = 519.72 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.64x = 137,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,164.50/345.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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