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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 522.96 and 324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 522.96 and 324.40 is: 487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 522.96 = 324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/522.96 = 324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 522.96 × 324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 169,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,648.22/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.27

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