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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.12, 528.86 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.12, 528.86 and 340.16 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.12 : 528.86 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.12/528.86 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.12x = 528.86 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.12x = 179,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,895.22/353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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