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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.51, 519.95 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.51, 519.95 and 272.94 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.51 : 519.95 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.51/519.95 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.51x = 519.95 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.51x = 141,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,915.15/346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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