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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 521.71 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 521.71 and 326.79 is: 489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 521.71 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/521.71 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 521.71 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 170,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,488.79/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.30

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