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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 523.27 and 331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 523.27 and 331.55 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 523.27 = 331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/523.27 = 331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 523.27 × 331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 173,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,490.17/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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