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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 521.40 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 521.40 and 293.52 is: 439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 521.40 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/521.40 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 521.40 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 153,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,041.33/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.77

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