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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 521.28 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 521.28 and 325.44 is: 487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 521.28 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/521.28 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 521.28 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 169,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,645.36/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.01

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