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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 521.61 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 521.61 and 336.99 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 521.61 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/521.61 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 521.61 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 175,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,778.05/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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