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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 521.01 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 521.01 and 335.34 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 521.01 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/521.01 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 521.01 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 174,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,715.49/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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