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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.82, 517.92 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.82, 517.92 and 268.06 is: 401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.82 : 517.92 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.82/517.92 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.82x = 517.92 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.82x = 138,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,833.64/345.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.46

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