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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.67, 519.47 and 278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.67, 519.47 and 278.63 is: 417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.67 : 519.47 = 278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.67/519.47 = 278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.67x = 519.47 × 278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.67x = 144,738.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,738.53/346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.51

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