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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 524.21 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 524.21 and 325.89 is: 489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 524.21 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/524.21 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 524.21 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 170,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,833.17/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.34

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