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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 518.36 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 518.36 and 268.72 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 518.36 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/518.36 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 518.36 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 139,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,293.70/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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