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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.45, 519.48 and 286.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.45, 519.48 and 286.99 is: 430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.45 : 519.48 = 286.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.45/519.48 = 286.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.45x = 519.48 × 286.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.45x = 149,085.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,085.57/346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.32

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