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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 520.35 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 520.35 and 292.15 is: 438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 520.35 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/520.35 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 520.35 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 152,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,020.25/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.12

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