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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.65, 526.89 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.65, 526.89 and 346.17 is: 517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.65 : 526.89 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.65/526.89 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.65x = 526.89 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.65x = 182,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,393.51/352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.21

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