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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 518.76 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 518.76 and 285.68 is: 427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 518.76 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/518.76 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 518.76 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 148,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,199.36/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.83

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