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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 522.72 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 522.72 and 266.94 is: 400.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 522.72 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/522.72 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 522.72 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 139,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,534.88/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.07

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