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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 520.56 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 520.56 and 299.16 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 520.56 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/520.56 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 520.56 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 155,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,730.73/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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