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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.66, 519.38 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.66, 519.38 and 338.15 is: 506.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.66 : 519.38 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.66/519.38 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.66x = 519.38 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.66x = 175,629.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,629.22/346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.64

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