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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.39, 520.08 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.39, 520.08 and 340.24 is: 510.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.39 : 520.08 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.39/520.08 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.39x = 520.08 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.39x = 176,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,947.72/346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.84

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