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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.35, 521.80 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.35, 521.80 and 322.74 is: 483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.35 : 521.80 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.35/521.80 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.35x = 521.80 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.35x = 168,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,404.93/348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.44

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