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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.17, 527.30 and 344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.17, 527.30 and 344.69 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.17 : 527.30 = 344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.17/527.30 = 344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.17x = 527.30 × 344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.17x = 181,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,753.31/351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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