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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.35, 520.25 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.35, 520.25 and 274.71 is: 412.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.35 : 520.25 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.35/520.25 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.35x = 520.25 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.35x = 142,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,916.50/346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.64

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