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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 520.02 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 520.02 and 336.15 is: 504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 520.02 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/520.02 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 520.02 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 174,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,804.72/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.23

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