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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.44, 1,168.26 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.44, 1,168.26 and 346 is: 518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.44 : 1,168.26 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.44/1,168.26 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.44x = 1,168.26 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.44x = 404,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,217.96/779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.60

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