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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 519.48 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 519.48 and 274.24 is: 410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 519.48 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/519.48 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 519.48 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 142,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,462.20/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.72

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