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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.10, 523.64 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.10, 523.64 and 331.80 is: 497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.10 : 523.64 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.10/523.64 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.10x = 523.64 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.10x = 173,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,743.75/349.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.69

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