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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 526.37 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 526.37 and 340.74 is: 510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 526.37 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/526.37 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 526.37 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 179,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,353.61/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.00

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