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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 519.15 and 278.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 519.15 and 278.23 is: 416.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 519.15 = 278.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/519.15 = 278.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 519.15 × 278.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 144,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,443.10/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.69

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