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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 522.02 and 286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 522.02 and 286.96 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 522.02 = 286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/522.02 = 286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 522.02 × 286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 149,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,798.86/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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