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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.34, 780.60 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.34, 780.60 and 348.28 is: 521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.34 : 780.60 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.34/780.60 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.34x = 780.60 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.34x = 271,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,867.37/521.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.48

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