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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 523.10 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 523.10 and 334.60 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 523.10 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/523.10 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 523.10 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 175,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,029.26/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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