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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 522.36 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 522.36 and 271.11 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 522.36 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/522.36 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 522.36 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 141,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,617.02/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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