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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 521.71 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 521.71 and 267.12 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 521.71 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/521.71 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 521.71 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 139,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,358.51/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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