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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 525.72 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 525.72 and 346.64 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 525.72 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/525.72 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 525.72 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 182,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,235.58/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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