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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.29, 527.13 and 338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.29, 527.13 and 338.73 is: 508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.29 : 527.13 = 338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.29/527.13 = 338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.29x = 527.13 × 338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.29x = 178,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,554.74/351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.29

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