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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 523.62 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 523.62 and 322.36 is: 483.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 523.62 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/523.62 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 523.62 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 168,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,794.14/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.65

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