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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 522.25 and 288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 522.25 and 288.19 is: 431.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 522.25 = 288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/522.25 = 288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 522.25 × 288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 150,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,505.20/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.52

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