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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.84, 519.72 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.84, 519.72 and 288.52 is: 432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.84 : 519.72 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.84/519.72 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.84x = 519.72 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.84x = 149,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,949.61/346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.33

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