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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 522.79 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 522.79 and 318.60 is: 477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 522.79 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/522.79 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 522.79 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 166,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,560.10/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.65

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