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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 519.27 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 519.27 and 336.52 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 519.27 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/519.27 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 519.27 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 174,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,744.74/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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