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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 521.09 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 521.09 and 265.22 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 521.09 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/521.09 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 521.09 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 138,203.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,203.49/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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