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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 521.65 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 521.65 and 315.64 is: 475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 521.65 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/521.65 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 521.65 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 164,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,653.61/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.38

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