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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.82, 518.74 and 85.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.82, 518.74 and 85.82 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.82 : 518.74 = 85.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.82/518.74 = 85.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.82x = 518.74 × 85.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.82x = 44,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,517.84/345.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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