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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 522.21 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 522.21 and 326.26 is: 489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 522.21 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/522.21 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 522.21 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 170,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,373.62/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.40

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