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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 523.18 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 523.18 and 175.39 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 523.18 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/523.18 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 523.18 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 91,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,757.05/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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