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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 520.05 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 520.05 and 278.37 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 520.05 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/520.05 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 520.05 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 144,766.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,766.32/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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