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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 518.37 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 518.37 and 335.36 is: 499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 518.37 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/518.37 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 518.37 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 173,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,837.97/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.08

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