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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 522.18 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 522.18 and 325.85 is: 486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 522.18 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/522.18 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 522.18 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 170,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,149.74/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.38

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