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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 523.04 and 280.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 523.04 and 280.87 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 523.04 = 280.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/523.04 = 280.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 523.04 × 280.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 146,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,905.64/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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