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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 521.72 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 521.72 and 279.43 is: 418.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 521.72 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/521.72 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 521.72 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 145,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,784.13/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.58

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