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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 519.38 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 519.38 and 288.44 is: 432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 519.38 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/519.38 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 519.38 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 149,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,809.97/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.73

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