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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 523.56 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 523.56 and 329.52 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 523.56 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/523.56 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 523.56 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 172,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,523.49/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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