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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 521.72 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 521.72 and 295.16 is: 441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 521.72 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/521.72 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 521.72 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 153,990.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,990.88/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.69

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