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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 511.89 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 511.89 and 346.20 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 511.89 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/511.89 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 511.89 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 177,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,216.32/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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