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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 525.67 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 525.67 and 340.88 is: 510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 525.67 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/525.67 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 525.67 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 179,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,190.85/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.11

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