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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 523.24 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 523.24 and 297.48 is: 446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 523.24 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/523.24 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 523.24 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 155,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,653.44/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.61

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