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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.66, 523.30 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.66, 523.30 and 342.44 is: 511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.66 : 523.30 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.66/523.30 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.66x = 523.30 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.66x = 179,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,198.85/350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.03

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