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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 523.02 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 523.02 and 321 is: 481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 523.02 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/523.02 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 523.02 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 167,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,889.42/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.69

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