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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.45, 524.81 and 344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.45, 524.81 and 344.78 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.45 : 524.81 = 344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.45/524.81 = 344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.45x = 524.81 × 344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.45x = 180,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,939.64/350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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