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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 526.59 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 526.59 and 321.48 is: 484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 526.59 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/526.59 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 526.59 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 169,288.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,288.15/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.62

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