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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.27, 522.64 and 257.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.27, 522.64 and 257.19 is: 385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.27 : 522.64 = 257.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.27/522.64 = 257.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.27x = 522.64 × 257.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.27x = 134,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,416.14/348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.96

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