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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 525.29 and 340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 525.29 and 340.63 is: 509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 525.29 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/525.29 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 525.29 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 178,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,931.70/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.74

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