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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.86, 518.90 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.86, 518.90 and 268.91 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.86 : 518.90 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.86/518.90 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.86x = 518.90 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.86x = 139,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,533.46/345.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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