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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 523 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 523 and 295 is: 442.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 523 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/523 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 523 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 154,285
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,285/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.79

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