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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.18, 517.73 and 307.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.18, 517.73 and 307.93 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.18 : 517.73 = 307.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.18/517.73 = 307.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.18x = 517.73 × 307.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.18x = 159,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,422.78/346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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