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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 522.30 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 522.30 and 276.80 is: 414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 522.30 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/522.30 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 522.30 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 144,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,572.64/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.49

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