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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 522.53 and 331.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 522.53 and 331.05 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 522.53 = 331.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/522.53 = 331.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 522.53 × 331.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 172,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,981.90/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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