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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.54, 524.67 and 323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.54, 524.67 and 323.62 is: 485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.54 : 524.67 = 323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.54/524.67 = 323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.54x = 524.67 × 323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.54x = 169,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,793.71/349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.76

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