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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 526.43 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 526.43 and 339.35 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 526.43 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/526.43 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 526.43 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 178,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,641.39/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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