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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.79, 526.49 and 332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.79, 526.49 and 332.75 is: 499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.79 : 526.49 = 332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.79/526.49 = 332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.79x = 526.49 × 332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.79x = 175,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,185.25/350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.40

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