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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 524.25 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 524.25 and 340.80 is: 511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 524.25 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/524.25 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 524.25 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 178,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,664.40/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.18

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