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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 527.32 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 527.32 and 340.02 is: 508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 527.32 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/527.32 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 527.32 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 179,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,299.35/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.91

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