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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 521.70 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 521.70 and 266.58 is: 399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 521.70 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/521.70 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 521.70 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 139,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,074.79/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.23

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