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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.31, 519.12 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.31, 519.12 and 284.80 is: 426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.31 : 519.12 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.31/519.12 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.31x = 519.12 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.31x = 147,845.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,845.05/346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.92

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