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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 522.59 and 320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 522.59 and 320.43 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 522.59 = 320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/522.59 = 320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 522.59 × 320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 167,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,453.51/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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