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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.27, 518.28 and 313.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.27, 518.28 and 313.45 is: 469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.27 : 518.28 = 313.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.27/518.28 = 313.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.27x = 518.28 × 313.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.27x = 162,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,454.87/346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.16

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