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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 521.60 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 521.60 and 294.04 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 521.60 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/521.60 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 521.60 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 153,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,371.26/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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