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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 524.59 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 524.59 and 342.04 is: 513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 524.59 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/524.59 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 524.59 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 179,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,427.51/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.05

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