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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 518.76 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 518.76 and 298 is: 446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 518.76 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/518.76 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 518.76 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 154,590.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,590.48/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.79

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