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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 522.68 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 522.68 and 251.43 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 522.68 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/522.68 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 522.68 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 131,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,416.39/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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