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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 523.77 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 523.77 and 327.04 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 523.77 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/523.77 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 523.77 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 171,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,291.20/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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