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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 519.38 and 265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 519.38 and 265.71 is: 398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 519.38 = 265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/519.38 = 265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 519.38 × 265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 138,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,003.13/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.24

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