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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 522.96 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 522.96 and 328.66 is: 492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 522.96 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/522.96 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 522.96 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 171,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,873.49/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.89

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