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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 519.38 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 519.38 and 332.70 is: 495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 519.38 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/519.38 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 519.38 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 172,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,796.06/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.94

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