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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.61, 522.62 and 283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.61, 522.62 and 283.45 is: 424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.61 : 522.62 = 283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.61/522.62 = 283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.61x = 522.62 × 283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.61x = 148,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,136.64/348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.94

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