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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.39, 520.25 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.39, 520.25 and 333.70 is: 501.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.39 : 520.25 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.39/520.25 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.39x = 520.25 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.39x = 173,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,607.43/346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.19

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