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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 519.28 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 519.28 and 315.68 is: 471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 519.28 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/519.28 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 519.28 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 163,926.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,926.31/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.05

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