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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.31, 527.65 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.31, 527.65 and 340.16 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.31 : 527.65 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.31/527.65 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.31x = 527.65 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.31x = 179,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,481.94/352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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