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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 523.15 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 523.15 and 334.30 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 523.15 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/523.15 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 523.15 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 174,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,884.76/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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