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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 521.04 and 345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 521.04 and 345.56 is: 519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 521.04 = 345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/521.04 = 345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 521.04 × 345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 180,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,050.58/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.42

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