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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 521.28 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 521.28 and 334.83 is: 503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 521.28 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/521.28 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 521.28 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 174,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,540.18/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.03

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