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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 480.82 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 480.82 and 327.52 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 480.82 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/480.82 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 480.82 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 157,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,478.17/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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