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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 518.05 and 342.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 518.05 and 342.83 is: 510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 518.05 = 342.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/518.05 = 342.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 518.05 × 342.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 177,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,601.89/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.32

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