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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.65, 519.30 and 285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.65, 519.30 and 285.27 is: 427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.65 : 519.30 = 285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.65/519.30 = 285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.65x = 519.30 × 285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.65x = 148,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,140.71/346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.35

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