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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.00, 521.60 and 339.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.00, 521.60 and 339.45 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.00 : 521.60 = 339.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.00/521.60 = 339.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.00x = 521.60 × 339.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.00x = 177,053.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,053.94/350.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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