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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.18, 519.09 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.18, 519.09 and 260.50 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.18 : 519.09 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.18/519.09 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.18x = 519.09 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.18x = 135,222.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,222.95/346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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