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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 521.72 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 521.72 and 245.52 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 521.72 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/521.72 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 521.72 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 128,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,095.04/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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