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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.50, 519.83 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.50, 519.83 and 253.14 is: 379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 519.83 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/519.83 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 519.83 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 131,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,588.50/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.76

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