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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.28, 518.50 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.28, 518.50 and 285.68 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.28 : 518.50 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.28/518.50 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.28x = 518.50 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.28x = 148,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,125.08/346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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