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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.65, 523.50 and 300.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.65, 523.50 and 300.43 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.65 : 523.50 = 300.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.65/523.50 = 300.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.65x = 523.50 × 300.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.65x = 157,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,275.11/348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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