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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.56, 521.47 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.56, 521.47 and 323.76 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.56 : 521.47 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.56/521.47 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.56x = 521.47 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.56x = 168,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,831.13/349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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