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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 524.38 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 524.38 and 337.44 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 524.38 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/524.38 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 524.38 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 176,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,946.79/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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