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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 524.10 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 524.10 and 334.68 is: 499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 524.10 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/524.10 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 524.10 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 175,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,405.79/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.22

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