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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.93, 528.58 and 340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.93, 528.58 and 340.78 is: 510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.93 : 528.58 = 340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.93/528.58 = 340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.93x = 528.58 × 340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.93x = 180,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,129.49/352.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.38

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