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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.55, 520.36 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.55, 520.36 and 281.63 is: 422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.55 : 520.36 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.55/520.36 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.55x = 520.36 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.55x = 146,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,549.58/346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.89

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