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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 520.68 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 520.68 and 267.04 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 520.68 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/520.68 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 520.68 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 139,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,042.39/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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