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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.39, 2,082.53 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.39, 2,082.53 and 348.40 is: 522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.39 : 2,082.53 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.39/2,082.53 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.39x = 2,082.53 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.39x = 725,548.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,548.25/1,388.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.58

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