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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 522.80 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 522.80 and 330.40 is: 495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 522.80 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/522.80 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 522.80 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 172,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,733.12/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.90

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