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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 522.96 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 522.96 and 327.52 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 522.96 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/522.96 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 522.96 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 171,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,279.86/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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