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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.88, 525.04 and 323.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.88, 525.04 and 323.41 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.88 : 525.04 = 323.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.88/525.04 = 323.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.88x = 525.04 × 323.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.88x = 169,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,801.21/349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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