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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.07, 522.13 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.07, 522.13 and 287.09 is: 430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.07 : 522.13 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.07/522.13 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.07x = 522.13 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.07x = 149,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,898.30/348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.66

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