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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 522.72 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 522.72 and 318.08 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 522.72 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/522.72 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 522.72 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 166,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,266.78/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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