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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 522.86 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 522.86 and 340.74 is: 510.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 522.86 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/522.86 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 522.86 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 178,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,157.61/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.71

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