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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 517.64 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 517.64 and 305.78 is: 456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 517.64 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/517.64 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 517.64 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 158,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,283.96/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.41

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