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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.50, 519.74 and 278.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.50, 519.74 and 278.15 is: 417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 519.74 = 278.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/519.74 = 278.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 519.74 × 278.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 144,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,564.29/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.22

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