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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 522.50 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 522.50 and 175.03 is: 262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 522.50 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/522.50 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 522.50 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 91,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,450.99/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.58

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