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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 525.84 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 525.84 and 320.04 is: 482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 525.84 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/525.84 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 525.84 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 168,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,289.83/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.57

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