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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 521.88 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 521.88 and 313.84 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 521.88 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/521.88 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 521.88 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 163,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,786.82/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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