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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 526.68 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 526.68 and 347.36 is: 521.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 526.68 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/526.68 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 526.68 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 182,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,947.56/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.40

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