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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 520.13 and 336.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 520.13 and 336.01 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 520.13 = 336.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/520.13 = 336.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 520.13 × 336.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 174,768.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,768.88/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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