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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 522.32 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 522.32 and 327.32 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 522.32 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/522.32 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 522.32 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 170,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,965.78/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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