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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.27, 521.41 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.27, 521.41 and 345.08 is: 513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.27 : 521.41 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.27/521.41 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.27x = 521.41 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.27x = 179,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,926.44/350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.68

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