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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.63, 524.46 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.63, 524.46 and 320.67 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.63 : 524.46 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.63/524.46 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.63x = 524.46 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.63x = 168,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,178.59/349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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