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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 526.38 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 526.38 and 325.20 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 526.38 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/526.38 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 526.38 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 171,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,178.78/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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