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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 521.06 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 521.06 and 245.72 is: 367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 521.06 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/521.06 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 521.06 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 128,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,034.94/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.66

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