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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.28, 519.87 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.28, 519.87 and 269.73 is: 404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.28 : 519.87 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.28/519.87 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.28x = 519.87 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.28x = 140,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,224.03/346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.95

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