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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 522.32 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 522.32 and 271.35 is: 406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 522.32 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/522.32 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 522.32 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 141,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,730.18/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.60

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