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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 520.88 and 336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 520.88 and 336.51 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 520.88 = 336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/520.88 = 336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 520.88 × 336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 175,282.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,282.17/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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