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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 522.37 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 522.37 and 337.51 is: 504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 522.37 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/522.37 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 522.37 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 176,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,303.41/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.27

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