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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 523.90 and 340.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 523.90 and 340.99 is: 508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 523.90 = 340.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/523.90 = 340.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 523.90 × 340.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 178,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,646.72/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.16

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