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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 521.82 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 521.82 and 333.36 is: 497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 521.82 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/521.82 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 521.82 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 173,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,953.92/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.12

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