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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 521.10 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 521.10 and 304.26 is: 455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 521.10 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/521.10 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 521.10 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 158,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,549.89/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.60

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