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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 522.33 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 522.33 and 328.24 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 522.33 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/522.33 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 522.33 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 171,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,449.60/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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