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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.18, 518.05 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.18, 518.05 and 268.64 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.18 : 518.05 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.18/518.05 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.18x = 518.05 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.18x = 139,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,170.55/346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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