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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 522.44 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 522.44 and 256.50 is: 384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 522.44 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/522.44 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 522.44 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 134,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,005.86/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.99

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