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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 518.67 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 518.67 and 264.92 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 518.67 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/518.67 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 518.67 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 137,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,403.46/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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