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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.93, 520.21 and 307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.93, 520.21 and 307.45 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.93 : 520.21 = 307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.93/520.21 = 307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.93x = 520.21 × 307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.93x = 159,937.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,937.03/346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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