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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 519.54 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 519.54 and 264.28 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 519.54 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/519.54 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 519.54 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 137,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,304.03/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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