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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 520.56 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 520.56 and 269.82 is: 405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 520.56 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/520.56 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 520.56 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 140,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,457.50/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.15

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