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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 522.77 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 522.77 and 88.53 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 522.77 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/522.77 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 522.77 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 46,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,280.83/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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