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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.09, 516.44 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.09, 516.44 and 337.86 is: 504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.09 : 516.44 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.09/516.44 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.09x = 516.44 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.09x = 174,484.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,484.42/346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.16

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