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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.52, 518.94 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.52, 518.94 and 265.52 is: 397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.52 : 518.94 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.52/518.94 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.52x = 518.94 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.52x = 137,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,788.95/346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.64

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