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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 517.93 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 517.93 and 285.08 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 517.93 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/517.93 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 517.93 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 147,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,651.48/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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