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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 524.86 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 524.86 and 333.48 is: 500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 524.86 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/524.86 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 524.86 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 175,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,030.31/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.14

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