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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 524.02 and 349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 524.02 and 349.15 is: 520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 524.02 = 349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/524.02 = 349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 524.02 × 349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 182,961.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,961.58/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.99

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