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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 527.16 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 527.16 and 343.34 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 527.16 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/527.16 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 527.16 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 180,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,995.11/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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