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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 525.49 and 331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 525.49 and 331.19 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 525.49 = 331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/525.49 = 331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 525.49 × 331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 174,035.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,035.55/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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