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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.71, 518.90 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.71, 518.90 and 291.93 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.71 : 518.90 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.71/518.90 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.71x = 518.90 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.71x = 151,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,482.96/346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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