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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.18, 520.08 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.18, 520.08 and 297.58 is: 447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.18 : 520.08 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.18/520.08 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.18x = 520.08 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.18x = 154,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,765.41/346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.07

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