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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 522.72 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 522.72 and 290.40 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 522.72 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/522.72 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 522.72 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 151,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,797.89/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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