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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 523.62 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 523.62 and 340.12 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 523.62 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/523.62 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 523.62 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 178,093.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,093.63/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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