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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 521.96 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 521.96 and 346.23 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 521.96 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/521.96 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 521.96 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 180,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,716.48/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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