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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 523.26 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 523.26 and 333.09 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 523.26 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/523.26 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 523.26 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 174,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,292.67/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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