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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.17, 521.24 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.17, 521.24 and 301.75 is: 451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.17 : 521.24 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.17/521.24 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.17x = 521.24 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.17x = 157,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,282.66/348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.74

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