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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 527.78 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 527.78 and 340.80 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 527.78 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/527.78 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 527.78 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 179,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,867.42/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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