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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 524.16 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 524.16 and 326.70 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 524.16 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/524.16 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 524.16 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 171,243.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,243.07/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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