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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 521.17 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 521.17 and 297.81 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 521.17 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/521.17 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 521.17 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 155,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,208.89/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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