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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 519.65 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 519.65 and 277.96 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 519.65 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/519.65 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 519.65 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 144,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,441.91/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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