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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 524.48 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 524.48 and 334.54 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 524.48 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/524.48 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 524.48 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 175,459.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,459.54/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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