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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.27, 521.28 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.27, 521.28 and 315.45 is: 472.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.27 : 521.28 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.27/521.28 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.27x = 521.28 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.27x = 164,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,437.78/348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.16

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