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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 519.72 and 269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 519.72 and 269.65 is: 403.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 519.72 = 269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/519.72 = 269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 519.72 × 269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 140,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,142.50/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.92

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