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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.59, 523.04 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.59, 523.04 and 245.62 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.59 : 523.04 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.59/523.04 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.59x = 523.04 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.59x = 128,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,469.08/348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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