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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 520.08 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 520.08 and 265.44 is: 398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 520.08 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/520.08 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 520.08 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 138,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,050.04/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.34

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