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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 525.18 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 525.18 and 341.88 is: 510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 525.18 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/525.18 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 525.18 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 179,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,548.54/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.66

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