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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 516.53 and 287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 516.53 and 287.70 is: 429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 516.53 = 287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/516.53 = 287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 516.53 × 287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 148,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,604.24/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.47

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