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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 521.98 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 521.98 and 286.86 is: 432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 521.98 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/521.98 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 521.98 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 149,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,735.18/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.26

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