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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 523.82 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 523.82 and 328.32 is: 492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 523.82 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/523.82 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 523.82 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 171,980.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,980.58/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.53

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