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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.05, 522.62 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.05, 522.62 and 283.14 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.05 : 522.62 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.05/522.62 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.05x = 522.62 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.05x = 147,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,973.21/348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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