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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 479.64 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 479.64 and 270.56 is: 372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 479.64 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/479.64 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 479.64 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 129,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,771.40/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.56

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