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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.58, 520.37 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.58, 520.37 and 324.28 is: 484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.58 : 520.37 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.58/520.37 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.58x = 520.37 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.58x = 168,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,745.58/348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.09

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