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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 517.68 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 517.68 and 259.68 is: 388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 517.68 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/517.68 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 517.68 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 134,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,431.14/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.44

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