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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 521.28 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 521.28 and 335.10 is: 502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 521.28 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/521.28 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 521.28 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 174,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,680.93/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.65

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