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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 521.28 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 521.28 and 257.40 is: 385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 521.28 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/521.28 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 521.28 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 134,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,177.47/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.04

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