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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 524.37 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 524.37 and 323.46 is: 486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 524.37 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/524.37 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 524.37 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 169,613.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,613.93/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.22

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