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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 521.28 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 521.28 and 290.12 is: 434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 521.28 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/521.28 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 521.28 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 151,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,233.75/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.53

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