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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 518.70 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 518.70 and 264.58 is: 396.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 518.70 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/518.70 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 518.70 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 137,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,237.65/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.23

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