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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 525.44 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 525.44 and 343.04 is: 513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 525.44 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/525.44 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 525.44 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 180,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,246.94/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.93

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