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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 516.91 and 300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 516.91 and 300.54 is: 448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 516.91 = 300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/516.91 = 300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 516.91 × 300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 155,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,351.95/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.27

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