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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 520.38 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 520.38 and 270.04 is: 405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 520.38 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/520.38 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 520.38 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 140,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,523.42/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.06

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