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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.37, 521.98 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.37, 521.98 and 245.44 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.37 : 521.98 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.37/521.98 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.37x = 521.98 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.37x = 128,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,114.77/348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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