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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 520.08 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 520.08 and 255.60 is: 383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 520.08 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/520.08 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 520.08 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 132,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,932.45/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.84

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