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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 521.02 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 521.02 and 329.96 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 521.02 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/521.02 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 521.02 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 171,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,915.76/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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