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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 523.32 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 523.32 and 297.54 is: 446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 523.32 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/523.32 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 523.32 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 155,708.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,708.63/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.71

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