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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 519.55 and 288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 519.55 and 288.73 is: 433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 519.55 = 288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/519.55 = 288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 519.55 × 288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 150,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,009.67/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.38

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