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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 524.19 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 524.19 and 340.80 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 524.19 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/524.19 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 524.19 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 178,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,643.95/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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