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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 520.14 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 520.14 and 270.33 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 520.14 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/520.14 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 520.14 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 140,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,609.45/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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