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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 523.18 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 523.18 and 291.18 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 523.18 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/523.18 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 523.18 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 152,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,339.55/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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