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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.05, 518.94 and 277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.05, 518.94 and 277.74 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.05 : 518.94 = 277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.05/518.94 = 277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.05x = 518.94 × 277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.05x = 144,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,130.40/346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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