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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 520.98 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 520.98 and 329.26 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 520.98 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/520.98 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 520.98 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 171,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,537.87/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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