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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 518.67 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 518.67 and 273.18 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 518.67 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/518.67 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 518.67 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 141,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,690.27/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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