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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.03, 523.03 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.03, 523.03 and 329.55 is: 493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.03 : 523.03 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.03/523.03 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.03x = 523.03 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.03x = 172,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,364.54/349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.84

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