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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.65, 520.73 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.65, 520.73 and 209.76 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.65 : 520.73 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.65/520.73 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.65x = 520.73 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.65x = 109,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,227.28/346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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