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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 519.90 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 519.90 and 265.72 is: 398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 519.90 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/519.90 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 519.90 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 138,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,147.83/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.21

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