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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 522.22 and 260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 522.22 and 260.77 is: 392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 522.22 = 260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/522.22 = 260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 522.22 × 260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 136,179.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,179.31/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.48

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