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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.73, 519.55 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.73, 519.55 and 259.92 is: 389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.73 : 519.55 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.73/519.55 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.73x = 519.55 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.73x = 135,040.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,040.79/346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.48

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