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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.59, 523.06 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.59, 523.06 and 246.53 is: 369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.59 : 523.06 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.59/523.06 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.59x = 523.06 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.59x = 128,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,948.75/348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.92

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