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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 517.85 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 517.85 and 346.92 is: 517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 517.85 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/517.85 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 517.85 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 179,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,650.79/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.04

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