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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.37, 522.65 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.37, 522.65 and 245.86 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.37 : 522.65 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.37/522.65 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.37x = 522.65 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.37x = 128,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,496.19/348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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