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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 518.72 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 518.72 and 293.16 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 518.72 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/518.72 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 518.72 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 152,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,067.96/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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