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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 523.36 and 283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 523.36 and 283.63 is: 425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 523.36 = 283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/523.36 = 283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 523.36 × 283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 148,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,440.60/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.88

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