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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 527.70 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 527.70 and 346.20 is: 519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 527.70 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/527.70 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 527.70 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 182,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,689.74/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.77

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