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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 524.46 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 524.46 and 321.68 is: 482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 524.46 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/524.46 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 524.46 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 168,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,708.29/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.73

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