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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 516.50 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 516.50 and 340.25 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 516.50 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/516.50 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 516.50 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 175,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,739.13/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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