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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.35, 520.33 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.35, 520.33 and 319.62 is: 480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.35 : 520.33 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.35/520.33 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.35x = 520.33 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.35x = 166,307.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,307.87/346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.17

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