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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 519.90 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 519.90 and 278.04 is: 416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 519.90 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/519.90 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 519.90 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 144,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,553.00/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.96

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