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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.56, 524.34 and 330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.56, 524.34 and 330.53 is: 495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.56 : 524.34 = 330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.56/524.34 = 330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.56x = 524.34 × 330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.56x = 173,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,307.48/349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.79

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