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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 523.58 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 523.58 and 339.93 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 523.58 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/523.58 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 523.58 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 177,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,978.85/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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