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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 523.19 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 523.19 and 288.36 is: 432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 523.19 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/523.19 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 523.19 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 150,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,867.79/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.90

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