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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 491.02 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 491.02 and 346.60 is: 491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 491.02 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/491.02 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 491.02 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 170,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,187.53/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.02

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