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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 521.96 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 521.96 and 324.76 is: 487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 521.96 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/521.96 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 521.96 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 169,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,511.73/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.10

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