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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 526.71 and 339.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 526.71 and 339.53 is: 508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 526.71 = 339.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/526.71 = 339.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 526.71 × 339.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 178,833.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,833.85/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.51

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