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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 523.32 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 523.32 and 272.24 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 523.32 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/523.32 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 523.32 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 142,468.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,468.64/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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