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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 523.62 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 523.62 and 276.96 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 523.62 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/523.62 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 523.62 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 145,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,021.80/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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