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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 518.75 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 518.75 and 273.22 is: 409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 518.75 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/518.75 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 518.75 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 141,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,735.69/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.44

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