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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.78, 523.20 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.78, 523.20 and 344.30 is: 513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.78 : 523.20 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.78/523.20 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.78x = 523.20 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.78x = 180,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,137.76/350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.53

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