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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.53, 523.78 and 330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.53, 523.78 and 330.05 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.53 : 523.78 = 330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.53/523.78 = 330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.53x = 523.78 × 330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.53x = 172,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,873.59/349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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