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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 519.20 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 519.20 and 175 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 519.20 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/519.20 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 519.20 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 90,860.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,860.00/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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