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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.17, 523.20 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.17, 523.20 and 330.75 is: 495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.17 : 523.20 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.17/523.20 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.17x = 523.20 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.17x = 173,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,048.40/349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.60

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