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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.26, 522.62 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.26, 522.62 and 245.75 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.26 : 522.62 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.26/522.62 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.26x = 522.62 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.26x = 128,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,430.02/348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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