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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 518.89 and 343.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 518.89 and 343.67 is: 511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 518.89 = 343.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/518.89 = 343.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 518.89 × 343.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 178,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,326.93/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.67

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