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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 527.04 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 527.04 and 346.40 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 527.04 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/527.04 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 527.04 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 182,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,566.66/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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