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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 523.16 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 523.16 and 324.16 is: 486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 523.16 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/523.16 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 523.16 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 169,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,587.55/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.26

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