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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 521.90 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 521.90 and 324.66 is: 486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 521.90 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/521.90 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 521.90 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 169,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,440.05/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.31

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