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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 522.90 and 263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 522.90 and 263.03 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 522.90 = 263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/522.90 = 263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 522.90 × 263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 137,535.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,535.77/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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