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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 518.84 and 277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 518.84 and 277.67 is: 416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 518.84 = 277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/518.84 = 277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 518.84 × 277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 144,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,066.21/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.35

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