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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 524.97 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 524.97 and 346.14 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 524.97 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/524.97 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 524.97 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 181,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,713.12/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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