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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 525.16 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 525.16 and 339.38 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 525.16 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/525.16 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 525.16 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 178,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,228.80/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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