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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 521.84 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 521.84 and 270.90 is: 405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 521.84 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/521.84 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 521.84 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 141,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,366.46/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.71

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