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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.59, 518.46 and 341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.59, 518.46 and 341.30 is: 507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.59 : 518.46 = 341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.59/518.46 = 341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.59x = 518.46 × 341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.59x = 176,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,947.81/348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.62

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