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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 525.12 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 525.12 and 348.16 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 525.12 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/525.12 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 525.12 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 182,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,825.78/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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