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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.25, 518.90 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.25, 518.90 and 291.74 is: 437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.25 : 518.90 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.25/518.90 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.25x = 518.90 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.25x = 151,385.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,385.10/346.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.22

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