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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 527.10 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 527.10 and 334.60 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 527.10 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/527.10 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 527.10 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 176,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,367.66/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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