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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 521.64 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 521.64 and 305.01 is: 456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 521.64 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/521.64 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 521.64 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 159,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,105.42/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.57

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