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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.97, 524.13 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.97, 524.13 and 339.38 is: 509.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.97 : 524.13 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.97/524.13 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.97x = 524.13 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.97x = 177,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,879.24/348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.73

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