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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 521.24 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 521.24 and 341.07 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 521.24 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/521.24 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 521.24 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 177,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,779.33/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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