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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 523.22 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 523.22 and 287.44 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 523.22 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/523.22 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 523.22 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 150,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,394.36/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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