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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 519.93 and 259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 519.93 and 259.90 is: 389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 519.93 = 259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/519.93 = 259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 519.93 × 259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 135,128.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,128.51/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.45

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