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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 520.32 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 520.32 and 348.48 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 520.32 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/520.32 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 520.32 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 181,321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,321.11/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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