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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 520.36 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 520.36 and 292.64 is: 439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 520.36 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/520.36 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 520.36 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 152,274.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,274.82/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.21

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