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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 519.34 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 519.34 and 347.92 is: 518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 519.34 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/519.34 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 519.34 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 180,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,688.77/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.54

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