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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 524.51 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 524.51 and 327.51 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 524.51 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/524.51 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 524.51 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 171,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,781.86/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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