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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.59, 520.09 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.59, 520.09 and 273.69 is: 410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.59 : 520.09 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.59/520.09 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.59x = 520.09 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.59x = 142,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,342.75/346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.69

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