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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 522.29 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 522.29 and 346.02 is: 522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 522.29 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/522.29 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 522.29 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 180,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,721.06/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.29

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