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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 521.52 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 521.52 and 331.08 is: 496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 521.52 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/521.52 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 521.52 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 172,664.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,664.84/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.04

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