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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.10, 516.15 and 295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.10, 516.15 and 295.07 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.10 : 516.15 = 295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.10/516.15 = 295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.10x = 516.15 × 295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.10x = 152,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,300.38/346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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