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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 522 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 522 and 257.36 is: 385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 522 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/522 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 522 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 134,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,341.92/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.49

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