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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.65, 523.07 and 283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.65, 523.07 and 283.49 is: 425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.65 : 523.07 = 283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.65/523.07 = 283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.65x = 523.07 × 283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.65x = 148,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,286.83/348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.31

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