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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 519.77 and 86.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 519.77 and 86.53 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 519.77 = 86.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/519.77 = 86.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 519.77 × 86.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 44,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,974.61/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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