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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 523.26 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 523.26 and 344.44 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 523.26 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/523.26 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 523.26 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 180,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,231.67/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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