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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 522.53 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 522.53 and 245.78 is: 368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 522.53 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/522.53 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 522.53 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 128,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,429.81/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.74

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