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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 520.20 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 520.20 and 274.92 is: 412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 520.20 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/520.20 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 520.20 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 143,013.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,013.38/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.67

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