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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.88, 519.62 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.88, 519.62 and 335.21 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.88 : 519.62 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.88/519.62 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.88x = 519.62 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.88x = 174,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,177.55/346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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