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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.55, 519.49 and 307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.55, 519.49 and 307.83 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.55 : 519.49 = 307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.55/519.49 = 307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.55x = 519.49 × 307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.55x = 159,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,911.69/346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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