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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 518.65 and 288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 518.65 and 288.76 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 518.65 = 288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/518.65 = 288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 518.65 × 288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 149,765.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,765.37/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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