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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 529.97 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 529.97 and 340.20 is: 509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 529.97 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/529.97 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 529.97 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 180,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,295.79/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.74

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