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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.65, 522.36 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.65, 522.36 and 291.24 is: 436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.65 : 522.36 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.65/522.36 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.65x = 522.36 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.65x = 152,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,132.13/348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.35

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