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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 521.44 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 521.44 and 337.77 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 521.44 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/521.44 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 521.44 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 176,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,125.94/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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