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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 524.13 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 524.13 and 315.34 is: 474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 524.13 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/524.13 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 524.13 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 165,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,279.15/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.31

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