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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.74, 520.65 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.74, 520.65 and 314.88 is: 472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.74 : 520.65 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.74/520.65 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.74x = 520.65 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.74x = 163,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,942.27/346.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.81

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