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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 519.72 and 289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 519.72 and 289.37 is: 433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 519.72 = 289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/519.72 = 289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 519.72 × 289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 150,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,391.59/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.68

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