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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 522.96 and 337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 522.96 and 337.03 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 522.96 = 337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/522.96 = 337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 522.96 × 337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 176,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,253.21/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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