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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 520.01 and 322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 520.01 and 322.41 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 520.01 = 322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/520.01 = 322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 520.01 × 322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 167,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,657.44/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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