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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 518.40 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 518.40 and 295.25 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 518.40 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/518.40 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 518.40 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 153,055.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,055.01/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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