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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.43, 519.74 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.43, 519.74 and 288.34 is: 432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.43 : 519.74 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.43/519.74 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.43x = 519.74 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.43x = 149,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,861.83/346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.59

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