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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 529.23 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 529.23 and 341.47 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 529.23 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/529.23 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 529.23 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 180,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,715.13/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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