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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 519.08 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 519.08 and 265.14 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 519.08 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/519.08 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 519.08 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 137,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,627.55/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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