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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.56, 523.90 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.56, 523.90 and 340.48 is: 510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.56 : 523.90 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.56/523.90 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.56x = 523.90 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.56x = 178,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,377.47/349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.29

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