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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 522.66 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 522.66 and 329.52 is: 493.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 522.66 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/522.66 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 522.66 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 172,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,226.92/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.12

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