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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.88, 518.33 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.88, 518.33 and 264.15 is: 394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.88 : 518.33 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.88/518.33 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.88x = 518.33 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.88x = 136,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,915.55/346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.71

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