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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 520.67 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 520.67 and 301.24 is: 452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 520.67 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/520.67 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 520.67 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 156,846.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,846.63/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.06

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