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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.25, 525.55 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.25, 525.55 and 346.12 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.25 : 525.55 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.25/525.55 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.25x = 525.55 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.25x = 181,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,903.37/348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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