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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804, 1,206 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804, 1,206 and 348.32 is: 522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804 : 1,206 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804/1,206 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804x = 1,206 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804x = 420,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,073.92/804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.48

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