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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.87, 520.59 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.87, 520.59 and 244.36 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.87 : 520.59 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.87/520.59 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.87x = 520.59 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.87x = 127,211.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,211.37/346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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