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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 523.19 and 296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 523.19 and 296.59 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 523.19 = 296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/523.19 = 296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 523.19 × 296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 155,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,172.92/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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