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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 520.60 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 520.60 and 329.44 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 520.60 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/520.60 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 520.60 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 171,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,506.46/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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