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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.79, 521.94 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.79, 521.94 and 328.03 is: 490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.79 : 521.94 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.79/521.94 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.79x = 521.94 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.79x = 171,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,211.98/348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.87

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