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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.56, 529.20 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.56, 529.20 and 340.88 is: 510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.56 : 529.20 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.56/529.20 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.56x = 529.20 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.56x = 180,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,393.70/353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.22

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