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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 524.56 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 524.56 and 334.60 is: 499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 524.56 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/524.56 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 524.56 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 175,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,517.78/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.18

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