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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 520.40 and 342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 520.40 and 342.88 is: 514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 520.40 = 342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/520.40 = 342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 520.40 × 342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 178,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,434.75/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.64

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