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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 520.29 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 520.29 and 255.65 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 520.29 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/520.29 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 520.29 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 133,009.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,009.54/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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