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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 573.68 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 573.68 and 348.48 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 573.68 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/573.68 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 573.68 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 199,916.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,916.01/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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