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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 524.60 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 524.60 and 335.60 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 524.60 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/524.60 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 524.60 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 176,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,055.76/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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