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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.30, 512.70 and 349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.30, 512.70 and 349.30 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.30 : 512.70 = 349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.30/512.70 = 349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.30x = 512.70 × 349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.30x = 179,086.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,086.11/349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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