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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 524.16 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 524.16 and 332.16 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 524.16 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/524.16 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 524.16 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 174,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,104.99/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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