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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 522.48 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 522.48 and 284.64 is: 426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 522.48 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/522.48 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 522.48 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 148,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,718.71/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.76

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