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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 523.24 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 523.24 and 348.64 is: 480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 523.24 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/523.24 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 523.24 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 182,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,422.39/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.46

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