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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 522.24 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 522.24 and 267.04 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 522.24 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/522.24 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 522.24 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 139,458.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,458.97/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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