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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 519.24 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 519.24 and 347.04 is: 517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 519.24 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/519.24 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 519.24 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 180,197.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,197.05/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.33

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