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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 517.10 and 346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 517.10 and 346.42 is: 516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 517.10 = 346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/517.10 = 346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 517.10 × 346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 179,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,133.78/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.30

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