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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 525.04 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 525.04 and 327.56 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 525.04 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/525.04 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 525.04 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 171,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,982.10/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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