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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.88, 521.74 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.88, 521.74 and 346.76 is: 517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.88 : 521.74 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.88/521.74 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.88x = 521.74 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.88x = 180,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,917.18/349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.08

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