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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.65, 518.59 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.65, 518.59 and 269.02 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.65 : 518.59 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.65/518.59 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.65x = 518.59 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.65x = 139,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,511.08/346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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