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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 520.27 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 520.27 and 292.58 is: 439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 520.27 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/520.27 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 520.27 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 152,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,216.53/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.12

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