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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 520.71 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 520.71 and 336.39 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 520.71 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/520.71 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 520.71 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 175,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,161.64/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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