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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.41, 523.73 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.41, 523.73 and 330.18 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.41 : 523.73 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.41/523.73 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.41x = 523.73 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.41x = 172,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,923.52/349.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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