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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.82, 519.55 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.82, 519.55 and 278.02 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.82 : 519.55 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.82/519.55 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.82x = 519.55 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.82x = 144,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,443.90/346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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