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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 522.62 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 522.62 and 347.46 is: 521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 522.62 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/522.62 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 522.62 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 181,589.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,589.55/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.39

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