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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 520.32 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 520.32 and 340.44 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 520.32 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/520.32 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 520.32 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 177,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,137.74/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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