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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 520.54 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 520.54 and 345.96 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 520.54 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/520.54 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 520.54 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 180,086.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,086.02/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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