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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 522.42 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 522.42 and 275.58 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 522.42 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/522.42 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 522.42 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 143,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,968.50/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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