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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 521.93 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 521.93 and 268.41 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 521.93 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/521.93 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 521.93 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 140,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,089.89/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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