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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.38, 519.57 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.38, 519.57 and 294.66 is: 441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.38 : 519.57 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.38/519.57 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.38x = 519.57 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.38x = 153,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,096.50/346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.99

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